Originally Posted by
JPG3392
Most of this information is accurate and helpful, but the passengers will need to collect their checked bags at MIA and pass them on to LX.
Originally Posted by
SK AAR
Because AA will refuse to tag the bags to ZRH? - or because the OP needs to retrieve the bags at MIA in any event/even if tagged to ZRH? Last time I made a transfer (from AA to AA) at MIA I didn't have collect my checked luggage in MIA but it was transferred to my connecting AA flight (MEX-MIA-LHR on AA)
Usually you have to collect bags Int'l to Int'l at US airports but apparently MIA is an exception where it's possible to transfer at MIA without retrieving checked bags. The post below indicates you may need to specifically request the appropriate tagging when checking in at origin.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29201419-post3.html